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Arkansas Fires Sam Pittman in Middle of 6th Season, Names Bobby Petrino Interim Head Coach

On Sunday, September 28, 2025, Arkansas dismissed Sam Pittman from his position as head coach following a 56-13 defeat at home against Notre Dame and appointed Bobby Petrino as the interim head coach.
The decision followed Pittman's 32-34 overall record, a 7-19 mark in one-score games, and failure to meet SEC expectations amid three straight losses.
Petrino, 64, served as Arkansas head coach from 2008-11 with a 34-17 record and returned in 2023 as offensive coordinator before his interim appointment.
Arkansas athletic director Hunter Yurachek announced that the university will promptly start a nationwide search to fill the head coaching position, with Coach Petrino being considered among the candidates, as he has expressed interest in the permanent role.
Pittman’s firing initiates a 30-day period during which Arkansas players can enter the transfer portal, while the program seeks to rebuild and enhance its competitiveness within the SEC.

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